Did you know that the words “work” and “toil” are mentioned over 480 times in the bible? That alone indicates that God considers our work to be a very important aspect of our lives. The beginning of work is from the beginning of time. God Himself worked for six days and rested on the seventh. When God completed the creation, He called it “very good”. We are created in the image of God and are designed to experience success and fulfillment through hard work! As Christians, we should view our jobs as an opportunity to serve God through perseverance and patience, and serve others through a Christ-like attitude. INTRO:                               Jesus’s work habit John 4:34 NLT Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work. English Standard Version Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work. 1 Corinthians 3:8-9 I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. The Benefits Of Labor Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. John 4:38 New Living Translation I sent you to harvest where you didn’t plant; others had already done the work, and now you will get to gather the harvest.” 1 Corinthians 15:58  (International Standard Version) Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that the work that you do for the Lord isn’t wasted. Colossians 3:23-24 ESV Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. 2 Chronicles 15:7 The work is too... Read More